St. Catherine de Ricci
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| Saint | St. Catherine de Ricci |
| Stage | Saint |
| Birthdate | April 23, 1522 |
| Birthplace | Florence, Italy |
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| Deathdate | February 2, 1590 |
| Death Place | Prato, Italy |
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| Cause of Death | Natural causes |
| Notable Location 1 | Convent of San Vincenzo, Prato, Italy |
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| Beatification Date | November 23, 1732 |
| Beatified by | Pope Clement XII |
| Beatification Location | Rome, Italy |
| Canonized | Yes |
| Canonization Date | June 29, 1746 |
| Canonized by | Pope Benedict XIV |
| Canonization Location | Rome, Italy |
| Miracle 1 | Ecstasy and stigmata |
| Miracle 2 | Bilocation witnessed by St. Philip Neri |
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| Feast Day | February 13 |
| Profession | Nun, Mystic |
| Religious Affiliation | Order of Preachers (Dominicans) |
| Patronage | Sick people |
| Attributes | Crown of thorns, crucifix, rosary, stigmata |
| Primary Shrine | Basilica of Santa Caterina, Prato, Italy |
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St. Catherine de Ricci, born Alessandra Lucrezia Romola de' Ricci, was a prominent mystic and a Dominican nun known for her extraordinary spiritual experiences[1].
She is famous for her weekly ecstasies, during which she relived the Passion of Christ, and for her stigmata[2].
Her life was marked by profound piety, visions, and miraculous events, including bilocation, contributing to her veneration as a saint[3].
Biography
Birth
Catherine was born on April 23, 1522, in Florence, Italy[4].
Early Life
From a young age, she exhibited a deep religious inclination, influenced by her family's piety[2].
Occupation
She joined the Dominican convent at Prato at the age of 13, taking the name Catherine[1].
Vocation
Her life was dedicated to prayer, penance, and service within the convent, where she later became prioress[3]. Her mystical experiences, including ecstasies and the stigmata, began in her early adulthood.
Death
She died on February 2, 1590, in Prato, Italy, from natural causes[4].